2022
DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.1059906
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The relationship between ESG and firm value. Case study of the automotive industry

Abstract: The automotive industry is set to face a series of fundamental changes in the following years. Along with the transition to electric vehicles or production of autonomous cars, companies are also expected to better address sustainability issues, usually divided into environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects. The present paper aims to explore the relationship between non-financial sustainability, measured by ESG scores, and firm value in the automotive industry, where empirical evidence is scarce. A str… Show more

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“…Nonetheless, ROA and company value are not significantly impacted by the Social or Governance scores. This finding is in line with research findings ( (Ahmad et al, 2021); (Aydoğmuş et al, 2022); (Yu & Xiao, 2022); (Dincă et al, 2022); (Rahman et al, 2023)) where the overall ESG performance results show that ESG has a positive and significant impact on corporate financial performance. However, in terms of individual ESG performance, the results are mixed.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
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“…Nonetheless, ROA and company value are not significantly impacted by the Social or Governance scores. This finding is in line with research findings ( (Ahmad et al, 2021); (Aydoğmuş et al, 2022); (Yu & Xiao, 2022); (Dincă et al, 2022); (Rahman et al, 2023)) where the overall ESG performance results show that ESG has a positive and significant impact on corporate financial performance. However, in terms of individual ESG performance, the results are mixed.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…The results of research that show negative results include those presented by ((Duque-Grisales & Aguilera-Caracuel, 2021); (Jeanice & Kim, 2023)). Meanwhile, empirical research on the relationship between ESG and firm value which provides mixed results on several measures of firm value, among others, is presented ((Raja Ahmad et al, 2021); (Yeh & Guo, 2019); (Dincă et al, 2022); (Ahmad et al, 2021); (Yordudom & Suttipun, 2020); (Ningwati et al, 2022); (Kong et al, 2023); (Aydoğmuş et al, 2022)).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This finding also aligned with the findings about the disclosure of non-financial reports (Wahl et al, 2020). From the investor's perspective, the lack of standardization makes them hesitate to use the ESG disclosure as an investment decision criterion (Dincȃ et al, 2022). The positive sign supports signaling theory and accepts H1.…”
Section: Resultssupporting
confidence: 81%
“…Kuo [9] focused on the importance of ESG reporting for financial improvement in the airline sector. Dinka [10] explored the same connection in the case of automotive industries. However, no research has yet been conducted regarding ESG practices in the water sector.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 94%